| Type(s) |
Satellite mission>Earth observation
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| Owner |
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) |
| Organisation |
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) |
| Abstract |
Following the successful demonstration flights of Bhaskara-1 and Bhaskara-2 - experimental Earth observation satellites developed and built by ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) - and launched in 1979 and 1981, respectively, India began the development of an indigenous IRS (Indian Remote Sensing Satellite) program. India realized quite early that sustaining its space program in the long run would depend on indigenous technological capabilities (in particular, US export restrictions made this clear). Keeping this in mind, besides building satellites, India embarked as well on satellite launch vehicle development in the early 1970s. As a consequence, India has two very capable launch systems at the start of the 21st century, namely PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle) and GSLV (Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle).
IRS is the integrated LEO (Low Earth Orbit) element of India's NNRMS (National Natural Resources Management System) with the objective to provide a long-term spaceborne operational capability to India for the observation and management of the country's natural resources (applications in agriculture, hydrology, geology, drought and flood monitoring, marine studies, snow studies, and land use). The intend of the program is to create an environment of new perspectives for the Indian research community as a whole, to stimulate the development of new technologies and applications, and to utilize the Earth resources in more meaningful ways.
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| Cross Reference(s) |
More information on IRS
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| Discipline(s) |
Snow & ice
Oceans & coasts
Natural hazards & disasters
Hydrology & freshwater resources
Geology & soil
General Earth observation
Agriculture
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Point of Contact
| Name & Address |
Director - Publications & Public Relations
Indian Space Research Organisation
Antariksh Bhavan New BEL Road,
Bangalore 560 094
India
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| Phone |
+91- 80-341 5275 & 341 5474 |
| Fax |
+91-80-341 2253 |
| E-mail (#at# is @) |
info#at#isro.org |
| URL |
http://www.isro.org/ |
| Miscellaneous |
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| Temporal Coverage |
17/03/1988
Launch date of IRS-1A |
| Language(s) of Resource |
English
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